A dynamic exercise programme to improve patients' disability in rheumatoid arthritis: a prospective randomized controlled trial.

Objective: To evaluate the functional, clinical, radiological and quality of life outcomes of a 4-week dynamic exercise programme (DEP) in RA.

Methods: Patients matched on the principal medico-social parameters were randomly assigned to either the DEP or the conventional joint rehabilitation group. Primary end point for judging effectiveness was functional status assessed by HAQ.